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Hampshire is ready to welcome you for an unforgettable year of culture, coast and great days out. Whether you love historic cities, family‑friendly attractions or beautiful countryside, you’ll find plenty to Hampshire events to enjoy across the county in every season.

Hampshire Events

2026 is packed full with exciting moments to share, and events to enjoy. This summer the Utilita Bowl near Southampton will host six ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup matches between 13th –20th June 2026, making it one of the county’s biggest sporting events of the year. In Portsmouth, the city celebrates its 100th anniversary, with an host of events and a 100 things to see and do - one of the highlights is the fun and colourful summer of lion sculptures dotted across streets and along the seafront, perfect for families, art lovers and anyone looking for a fresh way to explore - on from the 13th July - 13th September (F). 

For three weekends in June, the streets of Basingstoke town centre will be filled with street theatre, acrobatics, and world-class preformances with the Basingstoke Festival, which celebrates its 15th anniversary - free to visit (F). Whilst in Alton Hampshire head along to the Jane Austen Regency week which runs from 19th - 28th June and includes the chance to  join Jane Austen's family at Chawton House for a Regency picnic. Look to the skies in July, as the Farnborough International Airshow returns with its public open day on the 24th July 26, offering the chance to see aircraft and flying displays, augmented reality and hands-on activities and exhibits, whilst Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey, celebrates the 25th anniversary of the beautiful Hydrangea Walk bringing vibrant mid‑to late‑summer colour to woodland paths lined with mature camellias, flourishing hydrangeas and elegant viburnums.

From scenic coastline and vibrant events, to cosy villages, walking trails and great places to eat, Hampshire is the ideal spot for a short break or longer escape. Start planning your 2026 adventure today and make sure you don't miss some of Hampshire top events within your plans.

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What's on in the Hampshire in May, June and July?

Grab your calendar and take a look at what's happening in Hampshire over the up-coming months with our featured events list or scroll to the bottom and discover hundreds of events happening today, this weekend and across this year.

What's on in Hampshire today?

To find out what's on in Hampshire today or this weekend use the 'what's on search box' above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for the many free events (F) taking place, you'll also find plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or on a weekend break. 

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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire. Whether you're looking for What's on this weekend or further ahead, whether you're local or visiting the area for the first time, find what's happening near you by clicking the 'Map View' button. Some of the events below are on the Isle of Wight, as it's easy to hop over on the hovercraft or ferry from Portsmouth or Lymington to the island. 

What's on in Hampshire

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  1. 50th Anniversary Fun Run - Run Wild

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    Sporting Event

    Sandown

    2026 is the 50th anniversary of the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary on the Ilse of Wight and you can help celebrate bu signing up to the new 5K fancy dress fun run on Sunday 5th July.

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    5 July 2026Open 08:15 -
  2. The Paint Club painting party at St. Leonard's Hotel

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    Arts

    St Leonards, Ringwood

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

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    2 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    7 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    4 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  3. Viking Reenactment Weekend

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    Heritage & History

    Chalton, Waterlooville

    The Vikings have arrived at Buster Ancient Farm in Hampshire. Explore their encampment as they bring our early medieval meadhalls to life. Discover their weapons and see them in combat, and make your own Viking shield inspired by real designs!

    Venue

    Butser Ancient Farm, Hampshire

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  4. Spooky Owl Week

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Sarson Lane, Andover

    Running over the October half term, Saturday October 24 – Sunday November 1

    10:00am-5:30pm

    Over the October half term enjoy an autumnal day out in the Hampshire countryside, surrounded by the beauty of nature as the seasons change, and the Hawk…

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    From:
    24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:30
  5. Fireworks Display

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    Fireworks

    Portsmouth

    The Portsmouth Fireworks Display returns for 2026, with a spectacular event planned for Southsea Common.

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    3 Nov 2026Open 16:00 - 20:00
  6. Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix

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    Sporting Event

    Portsmouth

    SailGP returns to the UK with fast and furious racing set to take place right here in Portsmouth.

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    25 July 2026to26 July 2026
  7. Southsea Food Festival

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    Festival

    Southsea

    The annual Southsea Food Festival is back for 2025!

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    4 July 2026to5 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  8. Isle of Wight Festival

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    Festival

    Newport

    The award winning Isle of Wight Festival is steeped in history and famed for mixing iconic legendary artists with the hottest up and coming acts.

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    From:
    18 June 2026to21 June 2026
  9. An Evening with Jake Ward

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    Music

    Sarson Lane, Andover

    Friday October 2

    6:30pm

    Musical talent meets delicious fine dining at this exciting event, where the Hawk Conservancy Trust's Head Chef will be serving up a delectable three-course meal accompanied by live music from Jake Ward! The Hampshire-based…

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    2 Oct 2026Open 18:30 -
  10. International Vulture Awareness Day

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Sarson Lane, Andover

    Saturday September 5

    10:00am-5:30pm

    The first Saturday in September each year is International Vulture Awareness Day.
    At the Hawk Conservancy Trust, they love vultures, so every day is vulture awareness day! If you would like to celebrate these…

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    5 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:30
  11. Steamship Shieldhall Eastern Solent Cruise

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    General event

    Southampton

    The Palmerston Forts built around Britain in the second half of the 19th century represent the country’s largest ever defensive building program in peacetime. Ranging from small gun positions and bunkers to huge walled forts several acres in size,…

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    7 June 2026Open 11:00 - 18:00
  12. Picnic in the Park

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    Free Event

    Cowes

    Picnic in the Park is back The Cowes community is getting back together again for the enormously popular "Picnic in the Park", So call your friends, plan you picnic and come on down for a fantastic free afternoon of family fun and entertainment…

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    From:
    7 June 2026Open 12:00 - 18:00
  13. FOCAS FEST 2026

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    Childrens Events

    Sandown

    FOCAS FEST is back again in 2026 at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown, Isle of Wight!

    The aim of FOCAS FEST (Focus on Conservation and Science Festival) is to help make science and conservation more accessible to all children, bringing both…

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    From:
    27 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
  14. Art Weekend

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    Arts

    Sarson Lane, Andover

    Saturday August 22 – Sunday 23

    10am-5:30pm

    Join the Hawk Conservancy Trust for a celebration of wildlife art! They'll be hosting artists exhibiting their work at the Hawk Conservancy Trust for this art-tastic weekend. Special guests include their…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Aug 2026to23 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:30
  15. Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

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    Festivals

    Sandown

    A heady mix of country fair, pop festival and a vampire’s worst nightmare, this festival offers everything for the family!

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026
  16. Ryde Children's Carnival Day

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    Carnival

    Ryde

    Ryde Children's Carnival Day on the Isle of Wight Join Ryde Carnival for some free family fun as we celebrate Children's Carnival Day. Lots of activities and entertainment will take place in different locations around Ryde town centre. 

    Family…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
  17. Fossil Walks with Dinosaur Isle

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Sandown

    Head out with the team from Dinosaur Isle Museum for a fossil hunting walk. These really popular walks will take you to fantastic locations to find fossils and learn about the geology of the Isle of Wight and about palaeontology. Walks take place in…

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    Dinosaur Isle, Sandown

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    27 July 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
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    28 July 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
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    26 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
  18. Angola's Birthday Bash

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Sarson Lane, Andover

    Running over the May half term, Saturday May 23 – Monday June 1

    10:00am-5:30pm

    Join the Hawk Conservancy Trust over May half term as they celebrate their Secretary Bird's eighth 'hatchday'!
    The Trust are throwing Angola a week-long birthday party,…

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    From:
    23 May 2026to1 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:30
  19. Tiger Trail at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

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    Childrens Events

    Sandown

    Enjoy some PAWsome fun at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown on the Isle of Wight, this May half term.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to31 May 2026
  20. Isle of Wight Randonnee

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    Cycling

    Islandwide

    The Isle of Wight Randonnee is a non-competitive cycle ride established by the Wayfarers in 1985.

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    From:
    6 Sept 2026Open 09:00 - 18:00